Category Archives: Orillia News
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Five New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 5 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths. New cases include 2 in Essa and 1 each in Barrie, Gravenhurst, and New Tecumseth. Today's update also...
Aug 06, 2021
Father Found Driving Impaired With Three Small Children In Vehicle
A 33-year-old Midland father faces charges after police say he was driving impaired with three child passengers. OPP responded to a complaint about a possible impaired driver in the area of County Roa...
Aug 05, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police
Arson Investigation Continues in Barrie
Damage is pegged at upwards of $100,000 in an arson investigation in Barrie. Wednesday, April 7th at 1:45 am Barrie Police responded to a report of a fire at a home at 183 Columbia Road. The homeowner...
Aug 05, 2021
Human Bones Discovered In Springwater Township
An investigation has concluded following the discovery of human bones in the area of St. James Cemetery in Springwater Twp. The cemetery is located at 572 Penetanguishene Road - the discovery was made...
Aug 04, 2021 Image from OPP Twitter
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Four New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 4 new COVID-19 Cases and no new deaths. New cases include two in Bradford West-Gwillimbury and one each in Barrie and Collingwood. Today's update a...
Aug 04, 2021
Recalled Frozen Mangos Linked To Hepatitis A - Vaccination Appointments Available
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning for various frozen mango products from the marke...
Aug 04, 2021 SMDHU Logo
No Injuries After Plane Crash in Georgian Bay
No injuries to report after a single-engine amphibious plane struck a large wave during landing and takeoff exercises. Today at 1:30 pm Orillia OPP was called about a plane crash 8 kms off the northea...
Aug 03, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ontario Provincial Police
Province Releases Back To School Guide
A 26-page back-to-school guide has been released by the Province. All students will be allowed to return to the classroom under the plan this September while remote learning will remain an option. Ont...
Aug 03, 2021 GotCredit / CC
UPDATE: Health Unit Reports Nine New COVID-19 Cases
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 9 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. New cases include six cases in Barrie and 1 case each in New Tecumseth, Oro Medonte, and Georgian Bay. The ...
Aug 03, 2021
Orillia OPP Welcomes New Detachment Commander
The Orillia OPP has welcomed a new Detachment Commander this week. Effective August 2nd, Inspector Coyer Yateman assumed command of the Orillia Detachment, which serves the City of Orillia and the Tow...
Aug 03, 2021